Texas Rad Tech Job

Position open until filled

Originally posted on 09/18/2009

Position Information

Location: Eastview Campus

Hours as assigned: Must maintain an established schedule. Some positions may also include evenings and weekends.

Salary: assigned according to the Full-Time Faculty Salary Scale

Job Purpose

To instruct students in accordance with College policy and procedures.

Reports To

Department Chair, Sonography.

Description of Duties and Tasks

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Teaches a variety of Adult Echocardiography courses in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings; assists in Sonography courses as assigned.

- Participates in ongoing curriculum development, implementation,and evaluation. Assist - Department Chair with program accreditation requirements.

- Utilizes innovative teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population.

- Facilitates, supervises and evaluates students in a variety of clinical settings. Clinical locations, days and times may vary.

- Demonstrates creativity and innovation in the field, service, in the profession and/or the community.

- Plans and organizes lesson plans, research and reference materials, syllabi, and other learning aids.

- Advises students, maintains office hours, serves on program and College committees, maintains professional competence, and participates in professional development activities.

- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Department Chair, Executive Dean, and/or Vice president.

Knowledge

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Required

- Effective teaching techniques adaptable to a variety of learning styles.

- Understanding the comprehensive mission and philosophy of community colleges.

- Subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline.

- Sensitive issues relating to a diverse student body.

- Principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.

Skills

Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Required

- Effective planning, organizing, communication, and organizational skills.

- Perfoms the essential functions of the job and the technical standards as outlined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (www.sdms.org/career/career.asp).

- Effectively assisting student learning.

- Interacting with students of diverse backgrounds.

- Being punctual for classes and office hours. Faculty assignments may include days and evenings.

- Maintaining and established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations, which may vary by semester.

- Maintaining confidentiality of student information.

Computer Skills

Required

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, class room, clinical, lab, or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college level. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software systems.

Work Experience

Required

Three years non-teaching clinical work experience in cardiovascular sonography.

Preferred

Successful college level teaching experience in a CAAHEP accredited Sonography Program.

Education

Required

In accordance with SACS accreditation requirements, Associate or Associate of Applied Science degree in Cardiac Sonography.

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging or Cardiac Sonography.

Licenses/Certifications

Required

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Preferred

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT or RVS).

Other

Required

Reliable transportation may be required for teaching in multiple campus locations.

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practice.

Safety

Application Procedures

Selected interviewees are expected to prepare and deliver a 15 to 20 minute teaching demonstration. Interviewees may also be required to submit a portfolio of recent professional work at the time of interview including any materials created for teaching environment.

Transcript Requirements

Applications are complete upon receipt of an official transcript. ACC only accepts transcripts that are mailed directly from educational institutions. Educational Institutions must mail transcripts to the Highland Business Center, Attn. E.M. Breedlove, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.

Transcript Policy http://www.austincc.edu/hr/apply/transcriptpolicy.php

Foreign Transcripts

Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for Faculty and/or Adjunct Faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for ACC job opportunities.

Foreign Transcript Policy http://www.austincc.edu/hr/apply/transcriptpolicy.php